Meanwhile, Arsenal have begun the clear out of the coaching staff as Arsene Wenger’s reign comes to an end this weekend.

Wenger’s long term assistants Boro Primorac and keeper coach Gerry Peyton are expected to leave but, as reported by Mirror Sport , Steve Bould and Jens Lehmann are likely to be offered the chance to stay although their decisions may rest on who is the next manager.

An Arsenal spokesman added: “The club makes announcements as and when appropriate. No announcements are planned at this time.”